Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- As many as 1,150 rural women have completed textile training and secured employment under the Punjab government's 'She Thread' programme, aimed at equipping women with market-oriented skills and creating employment opportunities in the textile sector. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target of training 2,500 rural women by June next year. The programme also provides trainees with a monthly stipend of Rs15,000 during the training period.

The Women Development Department has started registration of women from rural areas of Lahore under the initiative. Training is being conducted at Shahkam Industries on Multan Road, where participants will be trained as industrial sewing machine operators and apparel...